LOUISVILLE — Marial Shayok had just crashed to the ground after missing his second dunk attempt in a row, but as London Perrantes could only smile as he bent down to help his teammate to his feet. The missed shots didn’t matter at this point, with Virginia routing Louisville by 21 points late in the second half on Saturday afternoon, and the Cavaliers were allowing themselves to play with some flair. It’s a rare treat for Tony Bennett’s disciplined team, reserved for games like Saturday’s.
The 11th-ranked Cavaliers dominated the No. 16 Cardinals before a packed house of white-clad Louisville fans and Coach Rick Pitino, who donned a white suit for the occasion.